Shimano Stella FK Spinning Reel

Shimano Stella FK is the next step in the evolution of Shimano’s flagship range! Shimano Stella FK has been rebuilt from the ground up and includes a significant number of new technical innovations and previously tested Shimano patents. The perfect combination! Featuring a vast number of new technical innovations, the Stella spinning reel offers unparalleled performance for anglers who want the best. Based on its iconic standing, Stella has undergone an evolutionary redesign process with the latest technologies. These technologies are a tour de force of engineering skills and apply to nearly every component of the reel, including the gearing, mechanism, and spool. SHIMANO refers to this process as “Infinity Evolution”. Fishing with a Stella reel is an unforgettable experience, improved even further by the utilization of three new Infinity technologies.

InfinityXross delivers a more durable gear construction than the highly acclaimed HAGANE GEAR. This offers more durability, especially when under extreme pressure, resulting in increased lifespan of the reel. INFINITYLOOP is ultra-slow spool oscillation, with improved line lay. This measurably reduces line friction when casting, giving better casting performance. INFINITYDRIVE produces powerful yet lightweight rotation, especially under heavy loads. In extreme situations, you can still maintain constant, consistent cranking pressure. A completely new feature called Anti-Twist Fin has been developed for effortless line control. And if all this is not enough, Stella FK also features the new Dura Cross drag system that offers smoother braking throughout the drag zone, better durability, and improved hooking. Stella FK is also suitable for saltwater use and it has, of course, been designed and manufactured in Shimano’s Japanese factories. Stella – the pinnacle of engineering skill for anglers who want the best.

• InfinityXross offers improved durability particularly under extreme pressure, which extends the service life and reliability of the reel
• InfinityDrive produces powerful yet lightweight rotation, especially under heavy loads. In extreme situations, you can still maintain constant, consistent cranking pressure.
• Anti-Twist Fin is a completely new feature developed for effortless line control
• Duracross drag system offers smoother drag performance, improved durability, and more hooking power
• Micro Module 2 is an improved version of the previous Micro Module technology. The teeth of the main gear have been improved further, which means that the gears remain in constant contact for excellent feel. The sensitivity of the reel is also significantly improved, as the clearance has been reduced to next to nothing.
• The precise, low-friction Hagane gearing provides excellent feel and performance. The Hagane gearing uses pure, non-recycled cold forged aluminum. Forging provides a more durable result than casting
• X-Ship. Shimano’s X-Ship design means that the most critical components are supported from each end and kept precisely in their places. This provides you plenty of power and torque, which will become apparent when you are fighting your record catch.
• Magnesium Hagane body. The Hagane body ensures reliable operation even under significant load. For the proper functioning of the gearing and the entire reel, it is extremely important that the body cannot twist at any time.
• Magnesium rotor
• X-Protect protects the inside of the reel against water and impurities. This protects both the body of the reel and the level wind bearing.
• Silent Drive technology minimizes clearance and reduces noise.
• G-Free Body design shifts the center of mass closer to the rod, thus improving casting ergonomics and reducing exhaustion.
• ARC spool made from cold forged aluminum.
• One Piece Bail made from a single piece of titanium.
• Rigid Support Drag system increases rigidity when the drag is adjusted to extreme positions. The spool’s Rigid Support struts effectively prevent the reel from wobbling, which means that the drag functions smoothly even when less force is applied
• Propulsion Line Management System. New Propulsion spool construction. Tens of thousands of test casts and computer simulations were used to verify that the new spool lip design offers increased casting distance compared to traditional designs and eliminates clearance and wind knots
• S A-RB bearings made from stainless steel. The surface of an A-RB bearing is harder than with regular bearings, which allows for lower rolling resistance. This bearing type is also significantly more resilient against corrosion than steel bearings. In addition, the S type bearing is sealed to keep dirt on the outside
• Made in Japan

Abbreviations used in the model names: HG = High Gear, fast gear ratio / XG = Extra High Gear, very fast gear ratio / C = Compact Body